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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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Another mountain lion sighting in Burbank

Burbank Police sent out a community alert today about a second reported mountain lion sighting in less than a month in the Media City. The first occurred back on August 4, near Kenneth Road and Brown Drive. The second sighting late yesterday, was once again in the hillside area — this time, residents reported seeing the wild cat in the […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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Crime Alert: Suspects arrested in Burbank for alleged copper wire theft

The price of copper is on the rise and so apparently is copper wire theft. Today Burbank Police announced the arrest of three suspects in what appears to be a very creative copper wire theft ring. Last Friday, the suspects reportedly showed up at a home in Burbank claiming to be with the local cable company, Charter Communications. They were wearing […]

Thursday, August 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Crime Alert: Suspected child predator arrested in Burbank

Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspected child predator late today. Burbank PD was alerted to the suspicious activities of the alleged predator by the Lake Havasu Police Department, according to a press release. An investigation by the Burbank PD resulted in search warrants being served at the home and place of employment of 48-year-old Stephen Fowlow. Investigators reportedly found evidence […]

Sunday, August 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 7, 2011

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Crime Alert: Thieves getting bolder and bolder in B-town

Lately it seems, Burbank has become a favorite target of thieves and criminals — especially when it comes to cars, trucks, and bicycles. In last week’s crime report, put out by the Burbank Police Department, there were three cases involving stolen 3rd row seats. Burbank Police Captain Mike Albanese has reacted to this ongoing crime wave by saying it’s happening all over Southern […]

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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Burbank Police promotes first African American officer

A history making promotion in the Burbank Police Department. Veteran police officer, Jamal Childs, has been upped from school resources officer to detective. This is the first time in 100 years — that’s right — that an African American cop has been promoted in the BPD. In the past, black officers were ignored or the rules of promotion changed once they were […]

Monday, June 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 13, 2011

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City Buzz: A suspect and a victim in a series of Burbank residential burglaries, needy kids’ camp fund, and more sunny skies ahead

New developments in that series of residential burglaries in Burbank. Last Friday, Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspect, 37-year-old Ericka Valladares of Los Angeles, and the recovery of some of the stolen items. Hillside resident Yvonne Smith’s home was burglarized last December. She went down to the BPD headquarters a few days ago and “was delighted” that some of […]

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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City Buzz: Bob Frutos, police commission drama, BPD cases and more

Bob Frutos plans to stay involved in city matters Bob Frutos lost on two fronts recently: a city council seat in a very tight race with Emily Gabel-Luddy and last week, the city council-majority (including Gabel-Luddy) refused to re-appoint him to the Burbank Police Commission. Nevertheless, Frutos is still smiling and touting the need for change in Burbank. Frutos provided some […]

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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City Buzz: BPD lawsuits, investigations, and controversies

BPD cases and lawsuits Where is ex-Burbank Police Chief, Tim Stehr? Some reports say he’s planning to continue on a loooong European vacation for at least three months, perhaps more. On the other hand, a reliable source tells me Stehr is due back in the Southland next weekend. Stehr’s vacation has resulted in an expensive delay in the discrimination and retaliation case of Burbank […]

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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City Buzz: Emily Gabel-Luddy, dirty politics, and the BPD cases

After a week, some folks are still finding the audacious snub, oh wait, let’s call it what it is, discriminatory selection process of the vice-mayor by four members of the Burbank City Council — a stomach turner. Those that had hoped for an independent female voice on the council got blindsided by Emily Gabel-Luddy who came out publicly as the new member of this “good-old-boys-club” at the […]